The Victorian Vision: Inventing the New Britain

MACKENZIE, John M. - Editor

ISBN 10: 1851773282 / ISBN 13: 9781851773282

Published by Victoria & Albert Pubns, London, 2003

About this Item

This work looks at how the Victorians set about creating a new, more modern world with the inventiveness and visionary zeal that characterized so many of the key men and women of the period. The three major sections explored are society, technology, and the world. Published to coincide with a major exhibition at the V&A. 360 pages: Illustrated (chiefly color). A 'near new' copy - gift inscription to the inside of the front cover, and, a light central crease to the spine. A heavy, oversized book - added postage necessary. NB - Postal Rates shown by ABE are frequently incorrect and are vague estimates NOT guaranteed rates. We use Canada Post, the United States Postal Service and Asendia and try to offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images are available. Shipped well packed. USA postage is usually $6.50 - $9.00. Canadian postage varies considerably depending on weight and destination. Postage to anywhere within Canada, can now be approx US$16.00 for weights up to 5kg total - boxed, insured, trackable and faster than regular parcels. Less will be charged if rates indicate. NOW available - new, considerably lower Trans-Canada rates for many major markets, and, new, considerably lower rates for Overseas destinations. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Victorian Vision: Inventing the New Britain
• Publisher: Victoria & Albert Pubns, London
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1851773282
• ISBN 13: 9781851773282
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Paperback Printing.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Social and Cultural History
  • Trade Catalogs: Auction and Exhibition Catalogs
  • Britain - History, Politics & Topography

About this title

Synopsis

By the time Queen Victoria died in 1901, transport, communications, the global economy, and many aspects of social life were recognisably similar to those of our own day. These revolutionary developments are thoroughly explored in the book's three major sections: society, technology and the world. The contributors, all experts in their fields, consider the ideas, products, inventions and social changes wrought by the Victorians, while chapters on the Far East, India, Africa and Australasia explore their interest in the wider world. Throughout the book an array of wonderful contemporary photographs, posters, paintings, sculpture, domestic ephemera, costume, medical equipment and many other images complement the lively and informative text.

About the Author

John MacKenzie is Professor of Imperial History at Lancaster University and has written widely on the culture of imperialism. He was co-curator of the Inventing New Britain, The Victorian Vision exhibition at the V&A in 2001.